Here’s a short trailer highlighting some of our fantastic franchise owners, and the events of our MITS 2020 Conference!    

Made in the Shade Blinds and More is excited to welcome new owners and business partners, Scott Guinand and Larry Goodbread from lovely Clearwater, Florida. Living in this famously beautiful beach city, Scott and Larry both enjoy the boating life. You can also find Scott on any of the exquisite Clearwater golf courses or beaches, […]

Made in the Shade Blinds and More would like to welcome aboard one of our newest partnerships, Brad Hicks and David Richardson of traditional, yet trendy Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. These two enthusiastic owners and their families are both long-time residents of North Carolina and are eager to service their community and surrounding […]

In February 2020, we completed another successful conference in San Diego, CA! Thank you to all of our wonderful new and veteran owners, our vendors, and everyone who put in their blood, sweat and tears to make sure our Made in the Shade family had the opportunity to come together once again to share, learn, [...]

Made in the Shade Blinds and More would like to welcome aboard new owner and adventurer, Will Hamilton. After getting to know Will, we are excited to have his energy and enthusiasm on our team of franchise owners! Right out of college, Will began his career in the hospitality industry managing a sailboat for tourists […]

Please give a great, big Made in the Shade family welcome to new owners, Jay and Kristie Ethridge of Lewis Center, Ohio. Lewis Center is located just outside North Columbus, so Jay and Kristie have been busy establishing their business and serving their large community. Kristie and Jay have unquestionable business experience when it comes […]

Made in the Shade Blinds and More is proud to welcome Dana and John Briggs of Prince William County, Virginia! This successful, driven, enthusiastic power couple is an exciting addition to the MITS family. As loving parents and grandparents, they strive to secure a future for their family by investing hard work infused with personal […]

Franchise Gator has recently released its annual Fastest Growing Franchises list and named Made in the Shade RANK 6! For the 7th year in a row Franchise Gator has released its Fastest Growing Franchises list to accompany the Franchise Gator Top 100. “Those that use Franchise Gator are often interested in learning about franchises that […]

San Antonio, TX Made in the Shade Blinds & More recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, […]

Please welcome aboard our newest power couple, Crystal and Bob Smutney of Kearney, Nebraska! Made in the Shade Blinds and More is lucky to have this dynamic duo set their stake in the great state of Nebraska. They are not only hardworking and dedicated but eager and willing to learn. Prior to becoming a proud […]